AWS B2.

1-1-003:2002
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An American National Standard

Standard Welding Procedure

Specification (SWPS) for

Gas Metal Arc Welding

(Short Circuiting
Transfer Mode) of
Galvanized Steel (M-1),
18 through 10 Gauge,
in the As-Welded
Condition, with or
without Backing

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 Key Words — Welding procedure specification, AWS B2.1-1-003:2002
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arc welding, short circuiting transfer June 10, 2002
mode

Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for

Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting
Transfer Mode) of Galvanized Steel
(M-1), 18 through 10 Gauge,
in the As-Welded Condition,
with or without Backing

Supersedes ANSI/AWS B2.1.003-90

Prepared by
AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification

Under the Direction of

AWS Technical Activities Committee

Approved by
AWS Board of Directors

Abstract
This standard contains the essential welding variables for welding galvanized steel in the thickness range of 18 through
10 gauge, using semiautomatic gas metal arc welding (short circuiting transfer mode). It cites the base metals and oper-
ating conditions necessary to make the weldment, the filler metal specifications, and the allowable joint designs for
groove welds and fillet welds.

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AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification
J. J. Sekely, Chair Eichleay Corporation
G. M. Wisbrock, 1st Vice Chair Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
J. J. Fluckiger, 2nd Vice Chair Bechtel Babcock & Wilcox Idaho
P. B. Dickerson, 3rd Vice Chair Consultant
L. P. Connor, Secretary American Welding Society
T. J. Anderson Consultant
*W. L. Ballis Consultant
*H. B. Cary Consultant
J. L. Cooley J. C. and Associates, Incorporated
W. D. Doty Doty and Associates
E. A. Gallagher Non Destructive Testing Group
E. H. Gray, P.E. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
M. Herrle ABS Group, Incorporated
*J. E. Hinkel The Lincoln Electric Company
*M. J. Houle Welding Engineering Services
R. W. Jackson Consultant
A. W. Johnson A. W. Johnson and Associates
*N. K. Kanaya BEAR Testing Laboratory
R. A. LaFave, P.E. Elliott Company
*B. B. MacDonald United Association
K. M. McTague Factory Mutual
A. S. Olivares Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company
*G. W. Oyler Retired
S. Panezic Canadian Welding Bureau
J. F. Pike NASA Langley Research Center
*B. J. Rampolla, P.E. J. J. McMullen and Associates
W. M. Ruof Bechtel Plant Machinery, Incorporated
*J. B. Shore Brooks Automation
A. W. Sindel Sindel and Associates
C. E. Speader, Jr. Aristech Chemical Corporation
*W. J. Sperko, P.E. Sperko Engineering Services
*R. F. Waite, P.E. Consultant
R. K. Wiswesser Welder Training and Testing Institute

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L. P. Connor, Secretary American Welding Society
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K. M. McTague Factory Mutual
B. J. Rampolla J. J. McMullen Associates
J. J. Sekely Eichleay Corporation
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 Foreword
(This Foreword is not a part of AWS B2.1-1-003:2002, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for
Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) of Galvanized Steel (M-1), 18 through 10 Gauge,
in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing, but is included for informational purposes only.)
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The American Welding Society and the Welding Research Council have joined in a cooperative effort to generate
standard welding procedures for industry. The need for pretested welding procedures that are supported by adequate test
data and that satisfy the technical requirements for the commonly used construction codes and specifications has been
expressed by many individuals and organizations. The purpose of a welding procedure qualification is to provide test
data for assessing the properties of a weld joint.
This Standard Welding Procedure Specification is an outgrowth of the coordinated work of the Welding Procedures
Committee of WRC and the Committee on Welding Qualification of the AWS. The Welding Procedures Committee has
provided the test data documented on the Summary of Procedure Qualification Records, which are available from the
Welding Research Council.
The welding terms used in this specification shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions given in the latest
edition of AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions. Welding symbols shall be those shown in the latest edition
of AWS A2.4, Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination.
The AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification was formed in 1979 to provide welding standards concerning the
subject of qualification. The primary document developed by this committee is AWS B2.1, Standard for Welding Procedure
and Performance Qualification. This document established the foundation and framework for Standard Welding Procedure
Specifications.
The first two Standard Welding Procedure Specifications were published in 1990. Since then SWPSs are continuing
to be developed and published by the American Welding Society. This is the first revision of B2.1.003.
Comments and suggestions for the improvement of this standard are welcomed. They should be sent to the Secretary,
AWS B2 Committee on Welding Qualification, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.

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Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode)

of Galvanized Steel (M-1), 18 through 10 Gauge in the
As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing

Welding Research Council1—Supporting PQR Numbers: 005A, 006A,

007A, 008A, 047A, 048A, 049A, 050A, 051B, 052B, 053A, 054B, and 055B

Requirements for contract requirements, or capability and judgment

on the part of the user. A SWPS is to be used only
Application of SWPSs as permitted by the applicable fabrication code,
Scope. The data to support this Standard Welding specification, or contract document.
Procedure Specification (SWPS) have been derived The ability to produce production welds having
from the above listed Procedure Qualification properties suitable for the application depends upon
Records (PQRs) which were reviewed and validated supplementing the SWPS with appropriate perfor-
under the auspices of the Welding Research Coun- mance qualification tests and sound engineering
cil. This SWPS is not valid using conditions and vari- judgment. The user is responsible for the quality and
ables outside the ranges listed. The American performance of the final product in accordance with
Welding Society considers that this SWPS presents the provisions of the fabrication document(s).
information for producing an acceptable weld using
the conditions and variables listed. The user needs Supplementary Instructions. To adapt this SWPS
a significant knowledge of welding and accepts full to a specific application, a user may issue supple-
responsibility for the performance of the weld and for mentary instructions. Such instructions may consist
providing the engineering capability, qualified per- of tighter fit-up tolerances, higher minimum preheat
sonnel, and proper equipment to implement this temperature or any other instructions necessary to
SWPS. produce a weldment that meets the requirements of
Application. This SWPS is to be used only as per- the fabrication document(s). These instructions shall
mitted by the applicable fabrication document(s) not be less restrictive than provided in the SWPS.
[such as code, specification, or contract docu-
ment(s)]. The fabrication document(s) should spec- Safety. Safety precautions shall conform to the lat-
ify the engineering requirements such as design, est edition of ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting,
need for heat treatment, fabricating tolerances, qual- and Allied Processes, published by the American
ity control, and examination and tests applicable to Welding Society.
the end product. This specification may involve hazardous mate-
rials, operations, and equipment. The specification
User’s Responsibility. A SWPS does not replace does not purport to address all of the safety prob-
or substitute for fabrication codes, specifications, lems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of
the user to establish appropriate safety and health
1. Welding Research Council, Three Park Avenue, 27th practices. The user should determine the applicabil-
Floor, New York, NY 10016-5902. ity of any regulatory limitations prior to use.

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LIMITATIONS

This procedure is not qualified for Notch Toughness or PWHT Applications.

WELDING PROCESSES

Welding Process: GMAW-S (Gas Metal Arc Welding)

Method of Application: Semiautomatic
Mode of Metal Transfer: Short Circuiting

BASE METALS

Base Metal:2 Galvanized Steel 3, M-1 Group 1 with a G90 (max.) coating thickness
Thickness Range:4 Groove Weld: 18 ga. (0.0516 in.) through 10 ga. (0.1382 in.)
Fillet Weld: 18 ga. (0.0516 in.) through 10 ga. (0.1382 in.)
Coating: G90 max. Removal of coating prior to welding is not required.

FILLER METALS

Filler Metal Specification:2 AWS A5.18

A-Number or Chemical Composition: A Number None, ER70S-6
F Number: F-Number 6
Classification: ER70S-6
Supplementary Filler Metal: Not permitted
Supplementary Powder: Not permitted
Deposit Thickness Range: Groove Weld: Sheet metal thickness plus reinforcement, maximum
Fillet Weld Leg: Sheet metal thickness, minimum
Maximum Bead Thickness: Sheet metal thickness plus reinforcement

JOINT DESIGNS

Allowable Joint Designs: See Figure 1.

Backing: Optional
Backing Material: Uncoated or galvanized steel 3, M-1 Group 1 with a G90 (max.)
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POSITIONS

Welding Positions: All

Vertical Progression: Uphill or Downhill

2. M numbers for base metal and F and A numbers for filler metal and weld metal, respectively, are as detailed in AWS B2.1.
3. WARNING: Use enough ventilation, exhaust at the arc, or both, to keep zinc fumes from the breathing zone and
surrounding general area. See ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes.
4. See the applicable ASTM Specification for base metal thickness tolerances.

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GAS

Torch Shielding Gas: 75% Argon, 25% Carbon Dioxide or AWS A5.32, Class SG-AC-25.
Flow Rate: 20 to 40 ft3/h
Gas Nozzle Size: 1/2 in. diameter minimum (I.D.)
Backing/Root Shielding Gas: None
Trailing Gas: None

PREHEAT AND INTERPASS TEMPERATURE

Preheat Temperature: 50°F minimum, 120°F maximum

Interpass Temperature: No maximum
Preheat Maintenance: Continuous or special heating not required

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POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT

Postweld Heat-Treatment: None (not qualified for PWHT)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Filler Metal Amperes Voltage Current

Base
Metal Classification Dia. (in.) Groove Fillet Volts Type/Polarity

18 ga. ER70S-6 0.035 55/100 90/110 15/17 DCEP (Reverse)

17 ga. ER70S-6 0.035 61/105 93/111 15/17 DCEP (Reverse)
16 ga. ER70S-6 0.035 66/110 96/112 15/17 DCEP (Reverse)
15 ga. ER70S-6 0.035 72/115 99/114 16/19 DCEP (Reverse)
14 ga. ER70S-6 0.035 77/120 102/115 16/19 DCEP (Reverse)
13 ga. ER70S-6 0.035 83/125 105/116 16/19 DCEP (Reverse)
12 ga. ER70S-6 0.035 88/130 108/117 18/20 DCEP (Reverse)
11 ga. ER70S-6 0.035 94/135 112/118 18/20 DCEP (Reverse)
10 ga. ER70S-6 0.035 100/140 115/120 18/20 DCEP (Reverse)

Pulsing Current: Not permitted

Contact Tube to Work Distance: 1/2 in. nominal
Mode of Metal Transfer: Short Circuiting Transfer Mode

TECHNIQUE

Weave or Stringer Beads: Either

Peening: No
Initial Cleaning: Mechanical or chemical, joint shall be dry prior to welding
Interpass Cleaning: Mechanical only
Single or Multiple Electrodes: Single
Single or Multipass: Either
Backgouging: Not required, mechanical or thermal if used
Repair: Defects in welds shall be removed by mechanical or thermal
methods. The repair cavity may differ in contour and dimension
from a normal joint preparation and may present different restraint
conditions.

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COMPANY NAME _______________________________________________________________________

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In the name of the Company stated above, I accept full responsibility for the application of this SWPS for use
with:

________________________________________________________________ Dated ________________

Fabrication Document(s): (Such as Code, Specification, or Contract Document)

Date ____________ Approved By ___________________________________ Title __________________

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JOINT 1

JOINT 4

JOINT 2
JOINT 5

JOINT 3 JOINT 6
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Figure 1—Allowable Joint Designs

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JOINT 7 JOINT 11
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JOINT 8

JOINT 12
JOINT 9

Metric Conversions

in. mm °F °C ft3/h L/min.

0.0350 0.889 50 10 20 9.4

0.0516 1.310 120 49 40 18.9
0.1382 3.510
1/4 6.4000
1/2 12.7000
5/8 15.9000
JOINT 10

Figure 1 (Continued)—Allowable Joint Designs

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Nonmandatory Annex

Annex A
Guidelines for Preparation of Technical Inquiries
for AWS Technical Committees
(This Annex is not a part of AWS B2.1-1-003:2002, Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for
Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) of Galvanized Steel (M-1), 18 through 10 Gauge,
in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing, but is included for informational purposes only.)

A1. Introduction involves two or more interrelated provisions. That provi-

sion must be identified in the scope of the inquiry, along
The AWS Board of Directors has adopted a policy with the edition of the standard that contains the provi-
whereby all official interpretations of AWS standards sions or that the inquirer is addressing.
will be handled in a formal manner. Under that policy, all
interpretations are made by the committee that is respon- A2.2 Purpose of the Inquiry. The purpose of the inquiry
sible for the standard. Official communication concern- must be stated in this portion of the inquiry. The purpose
ing an interpretation is through the AWS staff member can be either to obtain an interpretation of a standard

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who works with that committee. The policy requires that requirement, or to request the revision of a particular pro-
all requests for an interpretation be submitted in writing. vision in the standard.
Such requests will be handled as expeditiously as possi- A2.3 Content of the Inquiry. The inquiry should be
ble, but due to the complexity of the work and the proce- concise, yet complete, to enable the committee to quickly
dures that must be followed, some interpretations may and fully understand the point of the inquiry. Sketches
require considerable time. should be used when appropriate and all paragraphs, fig-
ures, and tables (or the Annex), which bear on the in-
quiry must be cited. If the point of the inquiry is to obtain
a revision of the standard, the inquiry must provide tech-
A2. Procedure nical justification for that revision.
All inquiries must be directed to: A2.4 Proposed Reply. The inquirer should, as a pro-
posed reply, state an interpretation of the provision that is
Managing Director, Technical Services
the point of the inquiry, or the wording for a proposed
American Welding Society
revision, if that is what inquirer seeks.
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All inquiries must contain the name, address, and af- A3. Interpretation of Provisions of the
filiation of the inquirer, and they must provide enough in- Standard
formation for the committee to fully understand the point
of concern in the inquiry. Where that point is not clearly Interpretations of provisions of the standard are made
defined, the inquiry will be returned for clarification. For by the relevant AWS Technical Committee. The secretary
efficient handling, all inquiries should be typewritten and of the committee refers all inquiries to the chairman of
should also be in the format used here. the particular subcommittee that has jurisdiction over the
portion of the standard addressed by the inquiry. The
A2.1 Scope. Each inquiry must address one single pro- subcommittee reviews the inquiry and the proposed reply
vision of the standard, unless the point of the inquiry to determine what the response to the inquiry should be.

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Following the subcommittee’s development of the re- an official interpretation of any AWS standard with the
sponse, the inquiry and the response are presented to the information that such an interpretation can be obtained
entire committee for review and approval. Upon approval only through a written request. The Headquarters staff
by the committee, the interpretation will be an official in- cannot provide consulting services. The staff can, how-
terpretation of the Society, and the secretary will transmit ever, refer a caller to any of those consultants whose
the response to the inquirer and to the Welding Journal names are on file at AWS Headquarters.

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A6. The AWS Technical Committee

A4. Publication of Interpretations The activities of AWS Technical Committees in regard
All official interpretations will appear in the Welding to interpretations, are limited strictly to the interpretation
Journal. of provisions of standards prepared by the committee or
to consideration of revisions to existing provisions on the
basis of new data or technology. Neither the committee
A5. Telephone Inquiries nor the staff is in a position to offer interpretive or con-
sulting services on: (1) specific engineering problems, or
Telephone inquiries to AWS Headquarters concerning (2) requirements of standards applied to fabrications out-
AWS standards should be limited to questions of a gen- side the scope of the document or points not specifically
eral nature or to matters directly related to the use of the covered by the standard. In such cases, the inquirer should
standard. The Board of Directors’ policy requires that all seek assistance from a competent engineer experienced in
AWS staff members respond to a telephone request for the particular field of interest.

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List of AWS Documents on Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification

Designation Title
B2.1:2000 Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification
B2.1-001-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16 through 3/4 inch in the As-Welded Condition, With Backing
B2.1-002-90 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16 through 7/8 inch in the As-Welded Condition, With or
Without Backing
B2.1-1-003:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting
Transfer Mode) of Galvanized Steel (M-1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition,
with or without Backing
B2.1-1-004:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting
Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1, Group 1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded
Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-8-005:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting
Transfer Mode) of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8, P-8, or S-8), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the
As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1/8-006:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting
Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1 to M-8, P-8, or S-8), 18
through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-007:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Galva-
nized Steel (M-1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-008:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1, P-1, or S-1), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without
Backing
B2.1-8-009:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8, P-8, or S-8), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or
without Backing
B2.1-1/8-010:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1, P-1, or S-1 to M-8, P-8, or S-8), 18 through 10 Gauge,
in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-011:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Galva-
nized Steel (M-1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1-012:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1, P-1, or S-1 to M-1, P-1, or S-1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition,
with or without Backing
B2.1-8-013:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in the As-Welded
Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-1/8-014:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel to Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-1 to M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 10 through 18 Gauge, in
the As-Welded Condition, with or without Backing
B2.1-22-015:2002 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Aluminum
(M/P/S-22 to M/P/S-22), 18 through 10 Gauge, in the As-Welded Condition, with or without
Backing

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Designation Title
B2.1-1-016-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or PWHT
Condition

B2.1-1-017-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010, As-Welded or PWHT
Condition

B2.1-1-018-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding
of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E71T-8, As-Welded
Condition

B2.1-1-019-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding
of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E70T-1 and
E71T-1, As-Welded Condition

B2.1-1-020-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for 75% Ar/25% CO2 Shielded Flux Cored
Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick,
E70T-1 and E71T-1, As-Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1-1-021-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed
by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through
1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1-1-022-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill)
Followed by E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1-8-023-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, As-Welded
Condition

B2.1-8-024:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Applications

B2.1-8-025:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed
by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8
through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Plate and
Structural Applications

B2.1-1-026-94 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2). 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill)
Followed by E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition

B2.1-1-027:1998 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding
of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 inch Thick, E71T-11, As-Welded
Condition

B2.1-1-201-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill)
Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-1-202-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill)
Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

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Designation Title
B2.1-1-203-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill), As-
Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-204-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 3/4 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill Root
with the Balance Vertical Uphill), As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-205-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Uphill)
Followed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications
B2.1-1-206-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E6010 (Vertical Downhill) Fol-
lowed by E7018 (Vertical Uphill), As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-207-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2, As-Welded or
PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-208-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon
Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E7018, As-Welded or PWHT
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-209-96 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed
by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through
1-1/2 inch Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications
B2.1-1-210:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Con-
sumable Insert Root of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch
Thick, INMs-1 and ER70S-2, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-1-211:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with
Consumable Insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/
S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, INMs-1, ER70S-2, and E7018, As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-212:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX, As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-213-97 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, E3XX-XX, As-Welded
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-214:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through
1-1/2 inch Thick, ER3XX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-215:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with
Consumable Insert Root of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through
1-1/2 inch Thick, IN3XX and ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-8-216:2001 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with
Consumable Insert Root followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel
(M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, IN3XX, ER3XX, and E3XX-XX, As-
Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications

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Designation Title
B2.1-4-217:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), ER80S-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in.
Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications
B2.1-4-218:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8 through 1/2 in.
Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications
B2.1-4-219:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8
through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition,
ER80S-B2 and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-4-220:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consum-
able Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8
through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition,
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IN515 and ER80S-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-4-221:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consum-
able Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel
(M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in.
Thick, PWHT Condition, IN515, ER80S-B2, and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications

B2.1-5A-222:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), ER90S-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded
Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-223:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), E9018-B3, 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded
Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-224:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in.
Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, ER90S-B3 and
E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-225:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consum-
able Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick,
As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 3/4 in. Thick, PWHT Condition, IN521 and ER90S-B3,
Primarily Pipe Applications
B2.1-5A-226:1999 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consum-
able Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel
(M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 through 1/2 in. Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 through 1-1/2 in. Thick,
PWHT Condition, IN521, ER90S-B3, and E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications
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